Took the plunge

After hearing everyone talk about how much they like these bad boys I just had to have one. I ordered it on Sat. so now I just gotta stare down the road and wait for the guy in brown shorts. :shock: I couldn't find stainless anywhere, so it will be the black one.

I read in some posts and reviews of them on Amazon and here that several people had received them damaged. I hope mine arrives in good shape. Most complaints claim that shipping carton is in good shape but the unit inside was dinged up and dented, sometimes affecting how the door seals. That almost makes it look like it is damaged at the factory instead of in transit.

I ordered mine through epod200. Has anyone received one from them (or anyone else) recently, and if so was it in good condition when it arrived?

Hee Hee, no I don't know, that was the problem. I can't get fingerprints on this rough 'ol black paint surface to save my tail. But....it is here, and assembled, and so far a very good investment I believe.

GOSM arrived in top notch shape. No dents, no dings, no scratches. Craftsmanship seems impressive and I have never saw anything with such detailed easy to follow instructions and components labeled like these were.

One quick question and then if I have anything else I'll start a specific thread. I see per manufacturers instructions nothing is sprayed or rubbed on the inner surface to season the box. (lard, corn oil, veggie oil, olive oil)
Did anyone use anything like that or just run it dry to burn of paint and chemicals. Seasoning probably gonna have to wait til Sat. Gotta get to bed to get some sleep for work tonite.

montyMaster of the PitStaff MemberModeratorOTBS MemberSMF Premier Member

Congratulations on your new addition! As far as seasoning I followed the manufacturer's instructions first. Then I rubbed a bit of vegetable oil all over the inside and did a second seasoning with hickory and cherry chunks in the wood box.

I do believe tha the first seasoning is to get rid of anything in the manufaturing process and painting that can taint a smoke. Dunno if the second stage I did was necessary but I have no complaints on flavor! Period. And a neat side effect is that people walk past it when it is cold and think that something is smoking! Gotta love it!